How Many Marijuana Arrests in Minnesota?
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Minnesota Cannabis Arrests
The data shows marijuana-related arrests across the state of Minnesota. Between 2012 and 2022, a significant fall in the rate of marijuana-related arrests occurred:
| YEAR | Drug Possession Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Possession - Subtotal | Marijuana Arrests as Percentage of Total | Drug Sale Manufacturing Arrests - Marijuana | Drug Sale Manufacturing - Subtotal | Marijuana Manufacturing Arrests as Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,634 | 11,983 | 30.33% | 122 | 641 | 19.03% |
| 2021 | 4,084 | 13,557 | 30.12% | 140 | 708 | 19.77% |
| 2020 | 4,858 | 12,738 | 38.14% | 782 | 2,386 | 32.77% |
| 2019 | 5,732 | 15,530 | 36.91% | 1,381 | 4,067 | 33.96% |
| 2018 | 7,069 | 16,412 | 43.07% | 1,707 | 4,392 | 38.87% |
| 2017 | 7,576 | 16,415 | 46.15% | 1,934 | 4,112 | 47.03% |
| 2016 | 4,088 | 8,894 | 45.96% | 1,164 | 2,178 | 53.44% |
| 2015 | 6,800 | 13,838 | 49.14% | 1,931 | 3,952 | 48.86% |
| 2014 | 6,782 | 11,767 | 57.64% | 4,732 | 7,285 | 64.96% |
| 2013 | 6,701 | 11,655 | 57.49% | 4,782 | 7,263 | 65.84% |
| 2012 | 7,427 | 12,863 | 57.74% | 4,538 | 6,693 | 67.80% |
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
